Adventure Fiction

A historic seafaring adventure with a father-daughter twist, from beloved Australian storyteller Jock Serong, in an appealing new format A father's obsession. A daughter's quest. Eliza Grayling, born in Sydney...

Inspired by history, this labyrinthine, compelling, tense and chillingly-authentic thriller brings Soviet-era Russia and the paranoia of the Cold War to brilliant life - a thriller to rank alongside Martin...

'Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay's novels. She transports me effortlessly to a different time, where I feel I'm experiencing life...

'An epic tale that never loses sight of the raw experience of the hero. I loved Napoleon's Spy' Simon Scarrow 'Exciting, immersive, well researched and great fun.' Giles Kristian 'Harrowing...

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In the late 1590s, the Sultan secretly commissions a great book: a celebration of his life and his empire, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day -...

The final novel in the First Law Trilogy by New York Times bestseller Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him--but it's going to be a...

Death is only the beginning... 'Breathtaking ... A new talent [in] the field of gothic historical literature' NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS 'Devilishly macabre ... As dark as a midnight...

Rome, AD 63. Vespasian has been made Governor of Africa. Nero, Rome's increasingly unpredictable Emperor, orders him to journey with his most trusted men to a far-flung empire in Africa...

A man robbed and brutally murdered; not such a rare event in 1990s Jerusalem. But this victim was crucified, and suspected of having stolen an unknown Dead Sea Scroll that...

Discover the magic of Trudi Canavan with her brand new novel in the Traitor Spy Trilogy. . . Living among the Sachakan rebels, Lorkin does his best to learn about...

'An epic voyage well worth taking ... Exhilarating' Marianka Swain, Telegraph One of Britain's outstanding historical writers delivers a romantic and picaresque masterpiece that tells the fascinating story of William...

'An atmospheric story, sweeping across 80 years' Sunday Independent Donegal, Ireland, 1939 As the world teeters on the brink of WWII, Eliza Lavery is alone in the world after her...

A LEGEND FORGED IN BATTLE: Amid the carnage of the 100 Years' War - the bloodiest conflict in medieval warfare - a young English archer confronts his destiny. 'Like a...

PREORDER DAVID GILMAN'S THRILLING NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL THE KNIFE MAKER OF VENICE NOW! THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR COMES TO LIFE WITH DAVID GILMAN In this gripping historical adventure, Master of...

Don't miss LION HEARTS , the final heart-stopping novel in the Essex Dogs trilogy from bestselling historian Dan Jones - available to pre-order now. 'Draws you in page by page....

She needs a home, he needs a bride ... neither wants to fall in love. 1402, the Anglo-Scottish border. To fulfil his father's dying wish, border laird Lachlan Elliot must...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR LISA SCOTTOLINE RETURNS 'A compelling thriller with dashes of romance and excellent twists!' New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author, Karin Slaughter When Julia's...

1367: Europe stands on the brink of total war. Political alliances are beginning to rupture. No state is immune: England, France, the Holy Roman Empire, Milan, Genoa, Venice, Constantinople ....

An unforgettable story, tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris and The Royal Librarian Berlin, 1933. The night skies are burning bright...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE, a darkly funny, offbeat western about a reluctant assassin and his murderous brother. 'The Sisters Brothers confirms deWitt as one of the most talented...

A stand-alone battle book, set this time in the eighteenth-century in the rebellious colony of Massachusetts. This new novel takes place during the very early days of the rebellion, or...

No.1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline crafts a riveting psychological thriller in which a troubled young widow inherits a mysterious Tuscan estate, shrouded in secrets. Can she unravel the mystery before...

No.1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline crafts a riveting psychological thriller in which a troubled young widow inherits a mysterious Tuscan estate, shrouded in secrets. Can she unravel the mystery before...

Adventure can be a deadly business. 'A marvelous, rollicking tale of derring-do' Peter James 'A beautifully written masterclass' Janice Hallett '007 meets Tintin meets Sharpe' Damien Lewis 'A delight!' Fern...

An unforgettable, heart-wrenching story tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris Provence, 1940. Thrown out of occupied Paris by the Nazis, brave,...

'A very promising historical adventure' - THE TIMES 'A terrific novel' - HISTORIA MAGAZINE *** 'There is a fury in England that none shall suppress - and when it breaks...

For Freedom's Cause is a historical, romantic thriller set in England and Australia between the world wars. It follows the adventures and growing relationship between a working class English army...

**WINNER OF THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE ** **A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS READER FAVOURITE** 'A gripping tale of one woman's extraordinary adventures ... Saltblood is a triumph of...

Adventure can be a deadly business. 'A marvelous, rollicking tale of derring-do' Peter James 'A beautifully written masterclass' Janice Hallett '007 meets Tintin meets Sharpe' Damien Lewis 'A delight!' Fern...

"Art . . . London . . . Seventies Glam . . . Yesss, please. The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay has ALL the goodies--especially for historical fiction lovers and...

Death is only the beginning... 'Breathtaking ... A new talent [in] the field of gothic historical literature' NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS 'Devilishly macabre ... As dark as a midnight...

Winner of 3 OSCARS including BEST DIRECTOR and BEST ACTOR Winner of 5 BAFTAS including Best Actor, Best Director and Best Film Winner of the 2016 Golden Globes for Best...

Set against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, international bestselling author Marc Levy's new novel is a page-turning thriller full of courage, resilience, and love. A mother's love knows...

LONGLISTED FOR SCTOLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2024. THE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE FAIR BOTANISTS. 'Gripping' Good Housekeeping 'S...

'The most enthralling kind of historical fiction.' HILARY MANTEL 'Fresh, wholly original . . . a delight.' THE TIMES 'Vivid and amusing.' SPECTATOR 'Very enjoyable.' BIG ISSUE From the author...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Not just a book, but an experience - one in which twists and turns are both on the page and in the very act of reading...

The highly anticipated second novel from the author of the Booker-longlisted THE SWEETNESS OF WATER ' Amity is deeply adventurous and astonishingly beautiful' Robert Jones, Jr., author of The Prophets...

From seven masters of historical fiction-including New York Times bestseller Kate Quinn-comes a richly imagined anthology of stories which bring the epic tale of the Trojan War to life. Troy:...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER INTRODUCING AN INCREDIBLE NEW SERIES FROM THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING MASTER OF HISTORICAL CRIME, S. J. PARRIS ------------------------------------------------------- 'Sophia is a dazzling heroine, and...

"Art . . . London . . . Seventies Glam . . . Yesss, please. The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay has ALL the goodies--especially for historical fiction lovers and...

ONE SHOT AT STOPPING A TRAITOR. ONE CHANCE TO CHANGE HISTORY. Praise for Wilbur Smith 'A master storyteller' Sunday Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' Daily Mirror '...

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Set against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, international bestselling author Marc Levy's new novel is a page-turning thriller full of courage, resilience, and love. A mother's love knows...

LONGLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2024. THE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE FAIR BOTANISTS. 'Gripping' Good Housekeeping 'S...